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GV51 TNU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,252 mi
Last recorded90,252 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 TNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 90,252 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 90,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 85,347 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 85,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,788 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 79,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 72,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 66,455 miles

Minor play in n/s/f bottom balljoint.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,886 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,596 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 44,755 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,056 miles

undertray insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,182 miles

Slight play in steering column

Fail 13 Dec 2008 34,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

O/S/F ABS WIRE BROKEN

Slight play in steering column

Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,984 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 16,431 miles

both front and both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2005 10,070 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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GV51 TNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV51 TNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV51 TNU registered?

GV51 TNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is GV51 TNU safe to buy?

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